Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri . November 10-11, 2004

11-10-04 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear, Billie

[Mama_Bear]

I am just now getting my pings answered.....I'm sure you are long gone, but you will get this in the morning.

That recipe looks yummy!! Unfortunately, I will have to pass until after the Inauguration. I have to be able to fit into the dress I am planning on wearing to the Ball. It's "iffy" now. :-(

[Conspiracy Guy]

Amen.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Thanks for enjoying it all. Amy does a great job of pulling the pieces together. It was an excellent thread.

[JustAmy]

Thank you.

It is always important to remember the sacrifices of our veterans and let them know they are appreciated.

Due to our military being in harm's way, this thread seems extra special. Thank you for your participation.

[JustAmy]

Our new thread is over here.

Hope you join us this weekend.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I was deeply honor to be a part of it. I hope that bits and piesce of it find their way to the people it was intended for. The internet can be a wonderful thing when used properly.

Going to the new thread.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I was deeply honored to be a part of it. I hope that bits and piesce of it find their way to the people it was intended for. The internet can be a wonderful thing when used properly. Going to the new thread.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Would you like me to find another ball gown for you?

; )

[MEG33]

Thanks for alerting me..Great thread and poetry to salute those who have served our country!

[Conspiracy Guy]

We never overlook our Military at Amy's Place!

[Mama_Bear]

Would you like me to find another ball gown for you? ; )

How sweet of you. :-)

I am hoping it doesn't come to that, but maybe I should keep you on standby, just in case my willpower gives out. LOL.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Hey, you're going to have to make it through both Thanksgiving AND Christmas!

How about a 2 piece ball gown, the skirt should have an elastic waist? (Am I bad?)

; )

[JustAmy]

COMMON SOLDIER

He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past
Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one.

And tho' sometimes, to his neighbors, his tales became a joke,
All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke.
But we'll hear his tales no longer for old Bill has passed away,
And the world's a little poorer, for a soldier died today.

He will not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife,
For he lived an ordinary and quite uneventful life.
Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own way,
And the world won't note his passing, though a soldier died today.

When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state,
While thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great.
Papers tell their whole life stories, from the time that they were young,
But the passing of a soldier goes unnoticed and unsung.

Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land
A guy who breaks his promises and cons his fellow man?
Or the ordinary fellow who, in times of war and strife,
Goes off to serve his Country and offers up his life?

A politician's stipend and the style in which he lives
Are sometimes disproportionate to the service that he gives.
While the ordinary soldier, who offered up his all,
Is paid off with a medal and perhaps, a pension small.

It's so easy to forget them for it was so long ago
That the old Bills of our Country went to battle, but we know
It was not the politicians, with their compromise and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom that our Country now enjoys.

Should you find yourself in danger, with your enemies at hand,
Would you want a politician with his ever-shifting stand?
Or would you prefer a soldier, who has sworn to defend
His home, his kin and Country and would fight until the end?

He was just a common soldier and his ranks are growing thin,
But his presence should remind us we may need his like again.
For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier's part
Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start.

If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper that would say,
Our Country is in mourning, for a soldier died today.

A. Lawrence Vaincourt

Remember our Veterans and our Military everyday!! A soldier died today.

[Conspiracy Guy]

There ya go!